Boards & Commissions – 2025
Community members serve on boards, commissions, and committees that advise the Fosston City Council on policy, projects, and community priorities. Below is a listing of current appointments for 2025.
Commissions & Boards
Planning Commission
Fosston City Council
Airport Commission
5-year terms
- Charlie Anderson2028
- James Bardwell2029
- Tom Jones2025
- Paul Votava2026
- Kyle Vig2027
Utilities Commission
3-year terms
- Chuck Lucken2025
- Wayne Holt2027
- Jim OfferdahlCouncil Appointee
Veterans Memorial Park Committee
Committee
- Jim Offerdahl
- Cassie Heide
- Chuck Lucken
- Dave Larson
- Dean Vikan
- Curt Nelson
Arts & Culture Commission
Commission
- Kirby Vossler – Liaison
- Jason Steinbrenner
- Bonnie Stewart
- Steph Anderson
Fosston Economic Development Authority
Authority
- Evan Fonder, appointed to Gish’s vacated seat2025
- Mark Finstad2028
- Jen Howard2030
- Bob Overmoe, appointed to Weispfennig’s vacated seat2029
- Todd Selk, appointed to Peltier’s seat (July 2022)2026
- Jim Offerdahl, Council Appointeeappointed 11/1/10
- Roy Dufault, Council Appointeeappointed 6/10/13
City Committees
Personnel Committee
Committee
- Jim Offerdahl
- Cassie Heide
- Karen Graham
- Steven Lyseng
- Phil Juve
Public Safety Committee
Committee
- Jim Offerdahl
- Cassie Heide
- Roy Dufault
- Jim Juve
- Phil Juve
- Mike Murray
- Curt Nelson
- Ray Miller
- Dave Larson
- Ruth Fonder
- Todd Selk
Parks & Recreation Committee
Committee
- Charlie Anderson
- Mike Mulry
- Karen Graham
- Cassie Heide
Street Committee
Committee
- Charlie Anderson
- Mike Mulry
- Steven Lyseng
- Jim London
- Cassie Heide
Memorial Day Planning Committee
Committee
- Curt Nelson
- Dean Vikan
- Cassie Heide
- Ben Stout
- Ilene Reierson
Appointments for 2025
Council Roles
Annual appointments
- Vice President of the Council – Roy Dufault
- 2nd Vice President of the Council – Charlie Anderson
- Assistant Weed Inspector – Jim London
- Emergency Management Director – Steven Lyseng
- Zoning Official – Steven Lyseng
- Hospital Board – Cassie Heide
- Liaison to Aurora Board – Mike Mulry
- Street – Charlie Anderson
- Civic Center – Roy Dufault
Mayor & Council Terms
Elected officials
| Name | Elected | Expire |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Offerdahl, Mayor | 2024 | 2028 |
| Roy Dufault | 2024 | 2028 |
| Charlie Anderson | 2022 | 2026 |
| Mike Mulry (filling Brandon LePier vacated seat) | 2024 | 2026 |
| Abby Pearson | 2024 | 2028 |
